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Spirit Host Throwback Night in Tribute to Saginaw Gears

October 14, 2010 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


The Saginaw Spirit will be hosting Saginaw Gears Throwback night at its Saturday, October 23 home game against the visiting Belleville Bulls! Join in the celebration of Saginaw hockey history as the Spirit team will hit the ice wearing special commemorative orange and teal Saginaw Gears jerseys which will be auctioned off post-game for charity. The Spirit will also recognize several Gears alumni and will be raising a tribute banner pre-game. The night starts at 7:11 PM, only at The Dow Event Center of Saginaw.

The Saginaw Gears were the regions premiere hockey team from 1972-1983, a member of the now defunct International Hockey League and primary tenant of The Dow Event Center (formally known as the Saginaw Civic Center). The team reached the IHL playoffs for nine consecutive seasons and the Turner Cup Championships five times. The Gears won the Turner Cup in 1977 and 1981.

The Spirit are set to welcome several Gears alumni for the October 23 event, including Dennis Desrosiers, Paul Evans, Mel Hewitt, Warren Holmes, Jim Johnston, Gordy Malinowski, Jean-Marie Nicol, D'Arcy Ryan, Ted Tucker and Dave Westner.

Get your tickets! For ticket information, please contact the Spirit at 989-497-7747 or visit the Official Saginaw Spirit Ticket and Merchandise Store at 5789 State Street in Saginaw. Tickets can also be purchased at SaginawSpirit.com or any TicketMaster Outlet.

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